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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.06, 1,283.44 and 557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.06, 1,283.44 and 557.06 is: 768.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.06 : 1,283.44 = 557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.06/1,283.44 = 557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.06x = 1,283.44 × 557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.06x = 714,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,953.09/930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.72

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